CVE-2018-4007
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CVE-2018-4007 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Shimo VPN 4.1.5.1 helper service in the deleteConfig functionality. The program is able to delete any protected file on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Shimo VPN 4.1.5.1 helper service in the deleteConfig functionality. The program is able to delete any protected file on the system. An attacker would need local access to the machine to successfully exploit the bug.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shimovpn | Shimo Vpn | 4.1.5.1 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0676Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0676Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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